topic Re: Can’t set up Nest cam in Cameras and Doorbells

Can’t set up Nest cam

mamamk — Fri, 11 Nov 2022 21:19:27 GMT

Typo entered on serial on nest outdoor cam and it will not allow me to enter correct info.
I've tried removing camera and reinstalling but it keeps defaulting to wrong serial that I entered. Help?

Re: Can’t set up Nest cam

David_K — Sat, 12 Nov 2022 14:48:23 GMT

Just to check, you're using the Google Nest app, not the Google Home app? Try these steps:

Open the Nest app.
In the top-right corner of the app home screen, tap the Settings cog.
Tap the + icon.
Scan the QR code on the back of your camera. You can also tap Continue without scanning and type the numbers at the top of the QR code.
Follow the rest of the steps in the app.

If need, force close the Nest app first, then retry the steps above.

Re: Can’t set up Nest cam

mamamk — Sat, 12 Nov 2022 23:59:12 GMT

I have done all of above prior to posting. Camera has never worked.
Other one set up on 1st try. I think it is a defective camera.
Requesting replacement please!!
I am very frustrated.

Re: Can’t set up Nest cam

janthadeus — Sun, 13 Nov 2022 06:20:58 GMT

Hi folks,

I appreciate your efforts here. Let’s get this sorted — a few questions: what’s the status light of your camera? How far is the camera from the router? What WiFi frequency band do you try to connect to (2.4 GHz or 5 GHz)? When did the issue start? Were there any changes to your Wi-Fi network? Also, how far have you gotten in pairing your camera?

Going over the steps here might help:

Make sure Bluetooth is on. Turn Bluetooth off, then back on to refresh the connection.
Close all the apps running in the background of your phone, reopen the Google Home app then try adding it again.
Bring your phone closer to the camera within 10 to 12 inches during pairing setup.
Restart your phone, turn it off for 60 seconds then turn it on.
Put your mobile device on airplane mode, then turn on Bluetooth and WiFi.
Restart your modem or router, unplug it from the power outlet, wait for 1 to 2 minutes. Then, plug it back in.
Try a different mobile device.

Let me know how it goes.

I appreciate the help here, davidking.

Thanks,

Re: Can’t set up Nest cam

Brad — Wed, 16 Nov 2022 17:19:01 GMT

Hi there,

Just checking in to see how the conversation is going. Please let us know if you have any further questions or concerns. We'll leave this thread open for a little longer for follow-up questions and concerns.

Best regards,

Brad

Re: Can’t set up Nest cam

Brad — Thu, 17 Nov 2022 17:59:35 GMT

Hi there,

Just checking in on this thread and the activity on it. We'll leave this topic open for another 24 hours in case there are any follow-up questions or comments.

Best regards,
Brad